Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Actor Audition Story: "Quick! Can you do an Indian accent"?
http://www.BonesRodriguez.com
http://www.Entreperformers.com
I got a text from a friend at 3pm asking if I could do an indian accent to be a deli owner.
Sure I can. I've been asked to do that before, and frankly, the guys at my local Subway were SURE I was bengali, and have taught me a few phrases. Good enough.
Apparently, my friend is doing a short film and the actors of indian decent that they saw weren't really able to do the scene to the director's liking, so they were kinda desperate, and they were about to cut the scene.
"Let me try my friend Bones" she said.
I got the text. I was there 1/2 hour later.
I looked at the scene for 15 minutes, they auditioned me, and they asked me to do the part in a few days. The entire process took about 45 minutes.
I started to think about what that meant as an actor.
It meant that they were happier to go with a guy who looked "kinda" indian who could do the scene rather than cutting the scene entirely.
It meant that unless my friend KNEW WHO I WAS, they wouldn't have seen me,
It made me think about how often I am upset at Hollywood for not using Latino actors, or whatever, but maybe sometimes the few that they do see just aren't doing what the director wants, so they find someone else.
Who Knows?
The point is, I got the job!
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Auditioning with Laura Valpey Rodriguez, too exciting to be quirky!
Auditioning with Laura Valpey Rodriguez, too exciting to be quirky!
Today I auditioned with my cute wife and boy was a lot of fun!
We went in and we were supposed to be very Wes Anderson but instead I think I was too enthusiastic...
When we talked about Christmas, doing Christmas we have to go all over Seattle to see so much of her family, whereas when we're in New York, it's all just my family for one night bang and its over.
Tomorrow I'm auditioning for two different things we'll see how they go; I am enthusiastic and have to remember to calm it down all the time.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
We Went To The NYC Halloween Parade 2013
BEING A PART OF IT IS BETTER THAN BEING A SPECTATOR.
So for some crazy Global-Warming-Is-Going-To-Kill-Us-All reason, it was 70 degrees here in NYC on Halloween.
It is normally FREEZING cold, and because of that, I have never wanted to walk in the parade.
But this year I did!
So, When I got home from an audition I had, I asked Laura if she wanted to just throw together a costume and GO FOR IT! She Said Yes!
We looked around the apartment for what we could wear as costumes, and found a few things. Eventually, we came up with Jayne Cobb and River Tam from FIREFLY.
Not many people knew who we were, but those who did RAN UP to us and sang songs, fist-bumped, and quoted lines from the show. It was super fun to walk in the parade:
What was really wild is that there were so many people lined up to watch the parade, 8 and 10 people deep, huddled closely, hoping to get little glimpses of the creative people go by.
It was FAR more fun, exciting, and entertaining to walk because we could see everything, AND be a part of it.
That's the Life lesson there- BEING A PART OF IT IS BETTER THAN BEING A SPECTATOR.
So for some crazy Global-Warming-Is-Going-To-Kill-Us-All reason, it was 70 degrees here in NYC on Halloween.
It is normally FREEZING cold, and because of that, I have never wanted to walk in the parade.
But this year I did!
So, When I got home from an audition I had, I asked Laura if she wanted to just throw together a costume and GO FOR IT! She Said Yes!
We looked around the apartment for what we could wear as costumes, and found a few things. Eventually, we came up with Jayne Cobb and River Tam from FIREFLY.
Not many people knew who we were, but those who did RAN UP to us and sang songs, fist-bumped, and quoted lines from the show. It was super fun to walk in the parade:
What was really wild is that there were so many people lined up to watch the parade, 8 and 10 people deep, huddled closely, hoping to get little glimpses of the creative people go by.
It was FAR more fun, exciting, and entertaining to walk because we could see everything, AND be a part of it.
That's the Life lesson there- BEING A PART OF IT IS BETTER THAN BEING A SPECTATOR.
Monday, October 28, 2013
A Lobbyist and a Senator Walk Into A Restaurant... Joke?
A Lobbyist and a Senator Walk Into A Restaurant... Joke?
Posted by Bones Rodriguez on October 28, 2013
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We are constatly talking about how our government is failing us. We itch and moan, and yell and scream, but sometimes it takes comedy and art to really get the message across.
After all the hoopla about the government shutdown, and the bribery, and Obama being a secret muslim, maybe it's time we look at the bigger picture.
What the waiter does at the end is my favorite.
Monday, October 21, 2013
What Kind Of Owl Are You- Free Promo!
"What Kind Of Owl Are You?"
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Midsummer Night's Dream in October, and it's wonderful.
I do a bunch of Improv, and what can be so magical about it is that there's the possibility of failure.
I just saw a production of Shakespeare 's Midsummer Night's Dream at the Secret Theatre in long Island City which captured that essence of risk along with the beauty of Shakespeare.
The cast has rehearsed all of the parts, and they don't know who they're playing until the audience pulls their names out of a hat.
The night I saw was WONDERFUL.
I loved the direction, and the performers gave us their joy in performance. I eagerly want to see it again, when the casting will be different, but the caliber of performance the same.
SEE THIS SHOW NOW.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Video 2 is up, and it's SUPER fun!
What does HE-MAN have to do with Blogging?
If you haven't seen the "Blog Beast" videos yet, #2 just went live, and it's super fun.But when HE-MAN showed up, I have to say... it brought a lightness to my heart!
I really enjoyed Video #1, and it made me think that I didn't have to
be so damn SERIOUS and "Know-it-all" ish to give people some great
information and help them.
Wait Until You See Video 2 (click below to watch)
If tyou're wondering if it's legit, just check it out, and see for yourself;
you have nothing to lose, and the video is DAMN FUN TO WATCH.
It's packed full of fight and chase scenes... EVEN PARKOUR!
wild twists and turns... and the Daves end up
in a very DANGEROUS situation that they
never expected to be in!
Video 2 is LIVE!!! Watch It Below, Now.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Bob Orci talking about a new Star Trek TV series... MAYBE
They SAY Star Trek might come back to TV, basically because of the successes of Sleepy Hollow and AGENTS OF SHIELD... but I'm not holding my breath.
Well, I would love for a good Trek to come back, but I wish I could get JOSS WHEDON to write it!
I really didn't enjoy ENTERPRISE, despite that the fanboys are so loyal they pretend to like it,
I have to admit to really not caring about anything that happened on it.
I DO however, like the JJ ABRAMS ones, even though they're totally crazy; I think it's just a sign of the times. The more calm stuff just doesn't work on today's crowd.
Anyway, read the rest of the article (although I pretty much told you everything)
Bob Orci is reportedly talking to CBS about a new Star Trek TV series:
'via Blog this'
Well, I would love for a good Trek to come back, but I wish I could get JOSS WHEDON to write it!
I really didn't enjoy ENTERPRISE, despite that the fanboys are so loyal they pretend to like it,
I have to admit to really not caring about anything that happened on it.
I DO however, like the JJ ABRAMS ones, even though they're totally crazy; I think it's just a sign of the times. The more calm stuff just doesn't work on today's crowd.
Anyway, read the rest of the article (although I pretty much told you everything)
Bob Orci is reportedly talking to CBS about a new Star Trek TV series:
'via Blog this'
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
What Kind of OWL Book- Sneak (B)eak!
My first kids book, "What Kind Of Penguin Are You" is doing well on Amazon and in print, and it's getting some great reviews.
I really love it, and in it I tease an upcoming "What Kind Of Owl Are You" book, and I thought I'd improve on the formula a bit by getting a better artist who draws by hand.
Here are 2 of the new OWLS that will be in the book:
I hope you tell your friends to join the mailing list, because when it debuts, I'll be giving it away for a few days first- KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT!
I really love it, and in it I tease an upcoming "What Kind Of Owl Are You" book, and I thought I'd improve on the formula a bit by getting a better artist who draws by hand.
Here are 2 of the new OWLS that will be in the book:
Dentist Owl
Firefighter Owl
As you can see, the drawings are done by hand this time, and a little more intricate.I hope you tell your friends to join the mailing list, because when it debuts, I'll be giving it away for a few days first- KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT!
Monday, October 07, 2013
No Catch APP
It's almost 9pm in New York, I just got this,
and I'm sending it to you ASAP because it's
limited, and it's FREE (NO CATCH):
and I'm sending it to you ASAP because it's
limited, and it's FREE (NO CATCH):
(Wanna skip the preview? Click HERE)
You know all these gurus and actors always want you
to fork out a lot of money to buy their useless courses
and systems?
Screw them...
Seriously.
But look at this:
This guy... out of nowhere, came out and decided to
give away his goldmine that he has been mining his
millions in... for FREE.
It's crazy I know... And nope, there's no catch.
You just go onto his website, register and you get your
software.
No catch. No gimmick.
Just pure value for you.
Grab it now: (Only 52 copies left)
Regards,
Bones
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Giving Away The Store
Look! I'm giving away a large section of the Bones Rodriguez Library for absolutely NO REASON other than I can...
Amazon allows me to give away copies for a few days, so please order, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!
Each link will open in a new window, so just go and click away!
Enjoy... and Leave me a review or 5, would you?
Remember to leave me a review please, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!
Amazon allows me to give away copies for a few days, so please order, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!
Each link will open in a new window, so just go and click away!
Enjoy... and Leave me a review or 5, would you?
Remember to leave me a review please, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Do **NOT** Buy My Books!
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
How To Make a HILARIOUS Video 101
"How To Make An Hilarious Video 101"
Actually, this is less of a lesson, and more of a case study of two different videos.
The first is HILARIOUS, and you will share this post just because of the sheer
BALLS these guys had to make the video:
They obviuously revel in trying to make ridiculous things, and in making people laugh. You, and everyone else will share this because they appreciate how HARD people worked on this... just to make us laugh.
The second Hilarious Video (maybe?)is a whole "internet hype machine" analysis, committed Brilliantly by Jimmy Kimmel, and it will show how insane the thirst for DISASTER PORN is online:
So, now that you know that videos are amazing, you might want to get a copy of:
For me, when I saw this video a few days ago, I wasn't concerned about whether it was fake or not, but whether SHE WAS OK! I just don't get the whole "If someone is getting hurt, then it's a HILARIOUS VIDEO". Although people share it, I am just not one of the people who laugh at them.
The news channels picking it up is crazy, and it just shows how it works.
So- to make an HILARIOUS VIDEO, Humiliation works pretty well.
Actually, this is less of a lesson, and more of a case study of two different videos.
The first is HILARIOUS, and you will share this post just because of the sheer
BALLS these guys had to make the video:
They obviuously revel in trying to make ridiculous things, and in making people laugh. You, and everyone else will share this because they appreciate how HARD people worked on this... just to make us laugh.
The second Hilarious Video (maybe?)is a whole "internet hype machine" analysis, committed Brilliantly by Jimmy Kimmel, and it will show how insane the thirst for DISASTER PORN is online:
So, now that you know that videos are amazing, you might want to get a copy of:
For me, when I saw this video a few days ago, I wasn't concerned about whether it was fake or not, but whether SHE WAS OK! I just don't get the whole "If someone is getting hurt, then it's a HILARIOUS VIDEO". Although people share it, I am just not one of the people who laugh at them.
The news channels picking it up is crazy, and it just shows how it works.
So- to make an HILARIOUS VIDEO, Humiliation works pretty well.
Saturday, September 07, 2013
2 Boys Make Their Dad Proud, But Not The Way You Expect.
Get the tissues ready.
I figured on this day, I would remind everyone to say "I LOVE YOU" to the people in your life.
This Dad says he has no regrets, and after hearing his story, I think you can understand why:
One of the great things about being a No Day Job Actor is that I can see these, pass them on, and get paid for it- so I can donate to great causes like these.
I felt like donating immediately, and I thought you might also.
I figured on this day, I would remind everyone to say "I LOVE YOU" to the people in your life.
This Dad says he has no regrets, and after hearing his story, I think you can understand why:
One of the great things about being a No Day Job Actor is that I can see these, pass them on, and get paid for it- so I can donate to great causes like these.
I felt like donating immediately, and I thought you might also.
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Exactly Why "Gay Rights" and "Natural" Is Totally Wrong
The Lefty argument for Gay Rights and Gay Marriage is explained well in this video,
BUT IT IS COMPLETELY THE WRONG ARGUMENT.
Watch the video, and then see my comments...
If you think homosexuality is an unnatural condition, I cannot agree with you - Q&A - YouTube: ""
The entire argument is based on whether or not Homosexuality is "natural", and whether or not people are "born that way" or not. The supposition is that if people are born that way, and God made them that way, and God makes no mistakes, therefore being Gay, or CHOOSING to have gay sex is "natural".
But those are a lot of suppositions. ALSO, they are all completely immaterial to the discussion.
The religious argument doesn't take the position of whether or not "natural" is part of the argument or not.
It is NATURAL for me (a straight man) to desire to have sex with many different women all the time- whether they want it or not... I am BORN that way... it is NATURAL for me to feel that way.
But as a Married man, I have to CHOOSE not to do it.
I have to CHOOSE not to have sex with other women.
It is a "natural" desire, I was "born that way", but I have to CHOOSE not to DO it.
You see, even if you're BORN with the propensity to desire something, it doesn't mean that you SHOULD proceed and do it or not.
So- is "BEING GAY" a choice? Who cares? Maybe, maybe not. Immaterial.
Is doing the ACT of having gay sex a choice?
OF COURSE IT IS.
I could CHOOSE to have gay sex if I wanted to, whether or not I were actually attracted to another man or not. I could CHOOSE to DO THE ACT or not.
The Catholic Church talks about condemning the SIN, and not the SINNER.
Which is completely and totally in line with how they view EVERY sin.
If I were to CHOOSE to commit adultery, then that would be "bad" in their eyes.
Therefore, whether or not wanting to have a same sex partner is natural (or not), it should have NO BEARING on the discussion of LEGAL marriage rights.
Just like the religious argument should have NO BEARING on the discussion of LEGAL marriage rights.
Because they have NOTHING TO DO WITH EACH OTHER.
Two consenting adults who love each other, and who have CHOSEN to be with each other should have every LEGAL right to do so- otherwise it's actually GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
I applaud this guy for coming to a correct conclusion, but the underlying reasoning is nonsense.
Let's not allow the "Is it a choice or not?" discussion to EVER be raised again.
"Gay Civil Rights" are just RIGHTS- for people of any gender.
And 2 consenting adults should be FREEEEEE to legally commit to each other.
Done.
BUT IT IS COMPLETELY THE WRONG ARGUMENT.
Watch the video, and then see my comments...
If you think homosexuality is an unnatural condition, I cannot agree with you - Q&A - YouTube: ""
The entire argument is based on whether or not Homosexuality is "natural", and whether or not people are "born that way" or not. The supposition is that if people are born that way, and God made them that way, and God makes no mistakes, therefore being Gay, or CHOOSING to have gay sex is "natural".
But those are a lot of suppositions. ALSO, they are all completely immaterial to the discussion.
The religious argument doesn't take the position of whether or not "natural" is part of the argument or not.
It is NATURAL for me (a straight man) to desire to have sex with many different women all the time- whether they want it or not... I am BORN that way... it is NATURAL for me to feel that way.
But as a Married man, I have to CHOOSE not to do it.
I have to CHOOSE not to have sex with other women.
It is a "natural" desire, I was "born that way", but I have to CHOOSE not to DO it.
You see, even if you're BORN with the propensity to desire something, it doesn't mean that you SHOULD proceed and do it or not.
So- is "BEING GAY" a choice? Who cares? Maybe, maybe not. Immaterial.
Is doing the ACT of having gay sex a choice?
OF COURSE IT IS.
I could CHOOSE to have gay sex if I wanted to, whether or not I were actually attracted to another man or not. I could CHOOSE to DO THE ACT or not.
The Catholic Church talks about condemning the SIN, and not the SINNER.
Which is completely and totally in line with how they view EVERY sin.
If I were to CHOOSE to commit adultery, then that would be "bad" in their eyes.
Therefore, whether or not wanting to have a same sex partner is natural (or not), it should have NO BEARING on the discussion of LEGAL marriage rights.
Just like the religious argument should have NO BEARING on the discussion of LEGAL marriage rights.
Because they have NOTHING TO DO WITH EACH OTHER.
Two consenting adults who love each other, and who have CHOSEN to be with each other should have every LEGAL right to do so- otherwise it's actually GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
I applaud this guy for coming to a correct conclusion, but the underlying reasoning is nonsense.
Let's not allow the "Is it a choice or not?" discussion to EVER be raised again.
"Gay Civil Rights" are just RIGHTS- for people of any gender.
And 2 consenting adults should be FREEEEEE to legally commit to each other.
Done.
YES! Alyssa Milano Sex Tape, and it's worth EVERY SECOND!!
I know, I know, you're turned off by my posting a sex tape video, but DAYUM, is it important that you see it!
I mean really- the hotel, the flowers, and let's not forget the SEX...
Oh- also, what's on TV...
Brilliant.
I got it from the people at UPWORTHY
I mean really- the hotel, the flowers, and let's not forget the SEX...
Oh- also, what's on TV...
Brilliant.
I got it from the people at UPWORTHY
Monday, September 02, 2013
16 Quick Ways To Be Happier NOW
In the next 2 minutes, you're going to learn 16 ways to add to your own happiness immediately.
I was having a conversation with a friend this weekend, and I was trying to explain that although "happiness" is indefinable, and a personal measurement, that there are things that UNIVERSALLY move us away from, or toward happiness.
I made the parallel to health, saying that although health isn't ever "perfected", and is a personal measurement (healthy compared to what?), there are things that UNIVERSALLY move you towards or away from health.
For instance, SMOKING always leads AWAY from happiness.
Similarly, resentment, and regret ALWAYS lead you away from happiness, no matter who you are.
So, some of these 16 quick ways will help you move TOWARDS more happiness, no matter who you are:
I'm going to go put on some yellow clothes, and have more sex!
'via Blog this'
I was having a conversation with a friend this weekend, and I was trying to explain that although "happiness" is indefinable, and a personal measurement, that there are things that UNIVERSALLY move us away from, or toward happiness.
I made the parallel to health, saying that although health isn't ever "perfected", and is a personal measurement (healthy compared to what?), there are things that UNIVERSALLY move you towards or away from health.
For instance, SMOKING always leads AWAY from happiness.
Similarly, resentment, and regret ALWAYS lead you away from happiness, no matter who you are.
So, some of these 16 quick ways will help you move TOWARDS more happiness, no matter who you are:
I'm going to go put on some yellow clothes, and have more sex!
'via Blog this'
Monday, August 26, 2013
Does this apply to White people, or Non-Whites more?
Here's the thing, I think this applies to EVERY situation where there is someone being taken advantage of.
Every MAN knows that he should come to a woman's defense if there's another man abusing her.
It's the same thing.
If I see a straight person abusing or bullying a gay person, it's my DUTY to step up and speak.
If you're in the "privileged" group, you should be working to help the other, and this story demonstrates it wonderfully:
I found it at UPWORTHY: One Easy Thing All White People Could Do That Would Make The World A Better Place:
'via Blog this'
Every MAN knows that he should come to a woman's defense if there's another man abusing her.
It's the same thing.
If I see a straight person abusing or bullying a gay person, it's my DUTY to step up and speak.
If you're in the "privileged" group, you should be working to help the other, and this story demonstrates it wonderfully:
I found it at UPWORTHY: One Easy Thing All White People Could Do That Would Make The World A Better Place:
'via Blog this'
Trask Industries: If you know, you know (X-MEN!!!)
So, this is the new "secret" viral video for the next X-Men movie, "Days of Future Past" which is a commercial for TRASK INDUSTRIES. In the comics, they make the Mutant killing robots THE SENTINELS... Enjoy!
Trask Industries: Your Future - YouTube: ""
Why none of my Comic Book friends posted this yet is beyond me!
'via Blog this'
Trask Industries: Your Future - YouTube: ""
Why none of my Comic Book friends posted this yet is beyond me!
'via Blog this'
Saturday, August 17, 2013
OMG- Prince jams a 10-minute "She's Always In My Hair", and now I think I'm moving to Denmark
Whoa.
I've been a big Prince fan from the 80's, and straight through even when he stopped calling himself that, to now. Recently though, I've also become a big PHISH fan, and really love the experience of their instrumental jams, and improvisational riffs on their own songs.
To see PRINCE do a 10-minute jam of one of my favorite songs is just pure JOY for me:
Watch this video while you can, I'm pretty sure it'll be taken down at some point.
3RDEYEGIRL - She's Always In My Hair (The Beautiful Experience - Aarhus, Denmark. Aug 7/2013) - YouTube: ""
On YouTube the comments are all about wanting a great full-length PRINCE concert movie, and whether or not fans would buy it. I have to admit that I think they would, but it would need to be an independent release, and I'm not so sure Warner would allow it.
And that's why more and more people will pirate stuff! Yay for a broken system!
'via Blog this'
I've been a big Prince fan from the 80's, and straight through even when he stopped calling himself that, to now. Recently though, I've also become a big PHISH fan, and really love the experience of their instrumental jams, and improvisational riffs on their own songs.
To see PRINCE do a 10-minute jam of one of my favorite songs is just pure JOY for me:
Watch this video while you can, I'm pretty sure it'll be taken down at some point.
3RDEYEGIRL - She's Always In My Hair (The Beautiful Experience - Aarhus, Denmark. Aug 7/2013) - YouTube: ""
On YouTube the comments are all about wanting a great full-length PRINCE concert movie, and whether or not fans would buy it. I have to admit that I think they would, but it would need to be an independent release, and I'm not so sure Warner would allow it.
And that's why more and more people will pirate stuff! Yay for a broken system!
'via Blog this'
Friday, August 16, 2013
2 Hot Chicks Reenact Family Guy's 'Epic Chicken Fight'
The story is that 2 stuntwomen asked the internet to pay them $2800 to reenact the animated fight scene from Family Guy between Peter and "The Chicken".
Although it's not shot-for-shot, it's pretty damn good, and I'm thrilled that it only cost $2800!
And so, there IS a link between sex and violence, since I almost got a blister watching both of these violent femmes...
See what I did there?
Big Thanks to GAWKER: Internet Pays Stuntwomen to Reenact Family Guy's 'Epic Chicken Fight':
'via Blog this'
Although it's not shot-for-shot, it's pretty damn good, and I'm thrilled that it only cost $2800!
And so, there IS a link between sex and violence, since I almost got a blister watching both of these violent femmes...
See what I did there?
Big Thanks to GAWKER: Internet Pays Stuntwomen to Reenact Family Guy's 'Epic Chicken Fight':
'via Blog this'
How to Look Hot INSTANTLY
So in Half Assed Health I wrote about the idea that as long as your chest is in front of your belly, you'll look sexy. That goes for men and women... although it's easier for women.... because they have boobs.
But this video is all about how angles make a difference when you're doing a selfie:
The Importance of Angles.gif (240×355):
Yes, this is a photoshopped or something, but it gets the point across, doesn't it?
'via Blog this'
But this video is all about how angles make a difference when you're doing a selfie:
The Importance of Angles.gif (240×355):
Yes, this is a photoshopped or something, but it gets the point across, doesn't it?
'via Blog this'
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
How A Little Girl Makes Money From Her Period
Yeah, yeah, my title is a little hyperbolic, but seriously, this is a GREAT way to sell period products!
The Camp Gyno - YouTube: ""
'via Blog this'
The Camp Gyno - YouTube: ""
'via Blog this'
Why Are Innocent Little Girls Going To Jail?
It's really easy to let the days of your life slide by.
And if you're in jail, I imagine it's even easier.
Sometimes, you need a little reminder of what is waiting for you outside:
Unbreakable Father-Daughter Bond - YouTube:
If you're not crying, you're a jerk.
'via Blog this'
And if you're in jail, I imagine it's even easier.
Sometimes, you need a little reminder of what is waiting for you outside:
Unbreakable Father-Daughter Bond - YouTube:
If you're not crying, you're a jerk.
'via Blog this'
This Group Of People Is Why Everything Sucks
Finally, and answer to "Why Does Everything Suck?"
It's funny that his conclusion isn't about a certain type of people, but how our economic system has chased them, and we have followed it down a hole of shit:
Craig Ferguson Why everything sucks - YouTube: ""
I think he has an excellent point- do you?
'via Blog this'
It's funny that his conclusion isn't about a certain type of people, but how our economic system has chased them, and we have followed it down a hole of shit:
Craig Ferguson Why everything sucks - YouTube: ""
I think he has an excellent point- do you?
'via Blog this'
Dear Daughter: I Hope You Have Awesome Sex- AMEN!!!
I can't possibly "like" this short essay enough to express how much I agree with this writer.
I'm not a daddy to a daughter, but I wish this for all the women of the world.
As someone who has sex with women (although lately, only one... which is great...great), I was always confused when someone would want to prevent a woman from their enjoyment of being with me.
I know, it sounds crazy egotistic, and I can even say that not all of them were that blown away (but most were), I sincerely don't know why even women would continue this backwards idea that women should be trying to prevent their own sharing of sex.
I get it that women can get pregnant, and they need to be more careful than men do, but really- when will we drop this whole "women as sexual property" thing? It's one of those ideas that no longer applies, but we keep perpetuating it. Anyway, this guy does a better job than I do:
Dear Daughter: I Hope You Have Awesome Sex — The Good Men Project:
'via Blog this'
I'm not a daddy to a daughter, but I wish this for all the women of the world.
As someone who has sex with women (although lately, only one... which is great...great), I was always confused when someone would want to prevent a woman from their enjoyment of being with me.
I know, it sounds crazy egotistic, and I can even say that not all of them were that blown away (but most were), I sincerely don't know why even women would continue this backwards idea that women should be trying to prevent their own sharing of sex.
I get it that women can get pregnant, and they need to be more careful than men do, but really- when will we drop this whole "women as sexual property" thing? It's one of those ideas that no longer applies, but we keep perpetuating it. Anyway, this guy does a better job than I do:
Dear Daughter: I Hope You Have Awesome Sex — The Good Men Project:
'via Blog this'
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Better than Boobs- You Can Finally BE Jason Statham!
HOLY CRAP.
Don't be distracted by the Boobs (Did I just say that?), this video is a jaw-dropping
great use of a Go Pro Cam.
Y'know how First-Person Shooters make you feel like YOU'RE the hero in the video game?
This is the First-Person Action Movie you always wanted to star in... if you were Jason Statham:
Yes, I imagine this is a pretty Male-Oriented video, but I think even the ladies can appreciate this picture:
Here's the original:
Now This Is How You Use A Go Pro at AWSM.com:
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Don't be distracted by the Boobs (Did I just say that?), this video is a jaw-dropping
great use of a Go Pro Cam.
Y'know how First-Person Shooters make you feel like YOU'RE the hero in the video game?
This is the First-Person Action Movie you always wanted to star in... if you were Jason Statham:
Yes, I imagine this is a pretty Male-Oriented video, but I think even the ladies can appreciate this picture:
Here's the original:
Now This Is How You Use A Go Pro at AWSM.com:
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
ENV2-Your Wait Is OVER (How To Make Money With Your Blog) - YouTube
http://www.JobsStink.com
When I first saw this video for the Empower Network, I was super skeptical, and downright negative on it. All of the ridiculous hype around it, and all of the "baddass" talk really turned me off, and I figured there were going to be "suckers" who jumped in until the hype passed, and everyone licked their wounds.
It took a year before I gave it a fair look, and when I did, I saw WHY people were so hyped about the Empower Network. The beginning idea is fantastic, and they just keep making it better, and better- making money for people who want to learn the system and the skills to properly market online.
If you've been on the sidelines, waiting and watching, I INSIST you click the button and get started, and see the system from the inside. It'll make all the difference.
ENV2-Your Wait Is OVER (How To Make Money With Your Blog) - YouTube: ""
http://www.JobsStink.com
It's just a matter of posting to your blog, and sharing it using the principles and tactics taught in the Empower Network products. The inner circle is weekly call that keeps you motivated, and gives you the teachings you need to market effectively online.
If you want to make money online with a blog, or make money online by blogging, then this system will teach you how to do it, while you do it!
http://www.JobsStink.com
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When I first saw this video for the Empower Network, I was super skeptical, and downright negative on it. All of the ridiculous hype around it, and all of the "baddass" talk really turned me off, and I figured there were going to be "suckers" who jumped in until the hype passed, and everyone licked their wounds.
It took a year before I gave it a fair look, and when I did, I saw WHY people were so hyped about the Empower Network. The beginning idea is fantastic, and they just keep making it better, and better- making money for people who want to learn the system and the skills to properly market online.
If you've been on the sidelines, waiting and watching, I INSIST you click the button and get started, and see the system from the inside. It'll make all the difference.
ENV2-Your Wait Is OVER (How To Make Money With Your Blog) - YouTube: ""
http://www.JobsStink.com
It's just a matter of posting to your blog, and sharing it using the principles and tactics taught in the Empower Network products. The inner circle is weekly call that keeps you motivated, and gives you the teachings you need to market effectively online.
If you want to make money online with a blog, or make money online by blogging, then this system will teach you how to do it, while you do it!
http://www.JobsStink.com
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Funniest 6 second vines of 2013 SO FAR!
I saw this video because... well... the bikini.
But then I laughed SO OFTEN at the several 6-second videos, I had to share it.
There's some group of guys that have really taken advantage of the 6-second format, that as a performer, I was really inspired. ENJOY!
Greatest Vines 2013 — The Best 11 Minutes and 38 Seconds of Your Day - YouTube: ""
Would you like to be able to waste time like I do and make more money than you would at a job?
CLICK HERE.
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But then I laughed SO OFTEN at the several 6-second videos, I had to share it.
There's some group of guys that have really taken advantage of the 6-second format, that as a performer, I was really inspired. ENJOY!
Greatest Vines 2013 — The Best 11 Minutes and 38 Seconds of Your Day - YouTube: ""
Would you like to be able to waste time like I do and make more money than you would at a job?
CLICK HERE.
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All Women Get It, But Only Some Men Do... in 30 seconds?
This makes 2 fantastic points to me:
1- That women are traditionally taught to deny their desires
2- Men teach them that.
Yes, I'm a man, and I just think that when we stop this teaching, that we might actually have more of the kinds of women we say we want...
I mean, she's sexy as hell, isn't she?
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Chris Hayes' Tirade Against White Culture, and Why I Love It
So, before you get too far in this post, I want you to know that this is a SATIRE, but not in the "funny haha" way that many people think.
It is possibly the BEST way for people to see why the arguments made by the right wing shows like Bill O'Reilly are so baseless and ludicrous. If you find this video to be KER-AZY (and most people do), then realize that it's crazy no matter who they are talking about. Bravo Chris Hayes, you're my new Hero:
Chris Hayes Mocks Bill O'Reilly w/ Satirical Tirade Against White Culture - July 30, 2013 - YouTube:
Please Share this with everyone you have ever known.
It is possibly the BEST way for people to see why the arguments made by the right wing shows like Bill O'Reilly are so baseless and ludicrous. If you find this video to be KER-AZY (and most people do), then realize that it's crazy no matter who they are talking about. Bravo Chris Hayes, you're my new Hero:
Chris Hayes Mocks Bill O'Reilly w/ Satirical Tirade Against White Culture - July 30, 2013 - YouTube:
Please Share this with everyone you have ever known.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Guilt is not a currency
Guilt is not a currency.
It cannot be traded
It cannot be used to exchange for someone's feelings.
It cannot be given.
Guilt doesn't do anything if it doesn't cause some other action;
It's just a feeling.
No more valid and no more valuable than irritation, annoyance, or hunger.
It can be used to manipulate, but it really does nothing for the injured party.
It gives them nothing.
You cannot feel guilty enough to make it right, so why not see what you can do to make it right?
Or at least do something to abolish the feeling.
Some people think that if they feel guilty enough, that it excuses the wrongdoing.
"Oh, but I feel really guilty about it", so now everything is ok.
It is not.
You have to DO something to even the scales.
But what if you can't? What if what is done is done, and you can't change it, and guilt seems to be all you have left?
Well, I have a situation like that.
I had an aunt, actually my mother's aunt on her father's side who I called "Tia". In Spanish, "Tia" means aunt, but there's a little more to it. You can call someone a "Tia" if they take care of you.
Well, My Tia did a lot more than that.
She fed me, clothed me, rubbed my belly when it was sick, taught me spanish, cared for me, looked after me, helped my mother with me, held me, kissed me, laughed with me, laughed about me, and joyed in my being around.
She LOVED me.
She loved me pretty much as her own, since she had no children.
If anyone on this Earth missed the calling of motherhood, it was Tia.
Sometimes people wait for a situation that never comes.
She wasn't my actual mother though, so I didn't live with her.
She lived a whole 2 blocks away.
When I got old enough to start taking care of myself, I saw her less and less.
Two blocks seemed so far, and I was so busy with listening to music and getting my hair right.
I'd see her at family functions, and by the time I was a teenager, I was far too self-involved to reciprocate fully what she had given me for so much of my life.
I happened to be around the night before she died, and when I saw her in the hospital I was unprepared mentally or emotionally for what was happening. I hadn't really had anyone close to me die.
I retreated into an impatient adolescent cave.
Tubes coming out of her, and unable to speak, she tried to write something to me, which as I mentioned, I had no patience for. My mom told me that she was "trying to say goodbye", but I don't think I understood.
Don't get me wrong, I was 19 or so, and should have.
I should have seen what was happening.
I wish I had seen that the love I could always count on, the love I ignored for the past 10 years was going away, and it was going away unappreciated.
I said some sort of "Yeah, whatever" and gave her an obligatory kiss.
And that was it.
I lost her, and I can't possibly regret my actions more.
I wish I had visited more.
I wish I had laughed with her more
I wish I had shared with her more.
I wish I had given her more.
I wish I had said "Thank you for loving me".
Not just in that moment of goodbye, but with every day I had on Earth.
But i didn't feel it then.
I didn't feel it for years.
Maybe a decade.
Then it hit me; She was gone.
I remembered the way she held me, kissed me, soothed me, laughed with me, and loved me.
I realized that I had missed the chance to reflect it back. That I wouldn't ever get to stop by
and visit while she was sick... and she was sick for a long time.
I would visit later.
Later never came.
And all I was left with was guilt.
Guilt that I have carried around.
Guilt that I thought I couldn't do anything about.
But after feeling guilty about something totally unrelated, I realized that I could do something.
I realized that even though she was gone, that I could make sure it didn't happen again.
I realized that more than that, I could be the person who would remember the people who have loved me.
Because Love isn't just an emotion; Love is a verb.
I could choose to share my love, and give it like she did, being the kind of person who would make her proud, and let her know that she gave me the wish to be like her, and even if I come across someone who only takes, that I could still love them.
The guilt wasn't currency enough, so I am choosing to exchange it for love.
And LOVE is something you can give.
I'd appreciate it if you shared this post.
And if you don't, remember that your guilt doesn't help either :-)
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Why Star Trek Would Kill Star Wars in a Fight
Believe it or not, this plainly obvious fight is done with the Next Generation version of Star Trek.
It's my belief that even TOS would kick Star Wars' ass, but check out these great pics:
Why Star Trek Would Kill Star Wars in a Fight - Comediva:
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It's my belief that even TOS would kick Star Wars' ass, but check out these great pics:
Why Star Trek Would Kill Star Wars in a Fight - Comediva:
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Monday, July 22, 2013
New Zimmerman Story- He Rescues People from a Car Wreck!?
OMG New Zimmerman story!! LOL!! I guess they're lucky they weren't wearing hoodies :-D
George Zimmerman Emerged From Hiding for Truck Crash Rescue - Yahoo!:
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George Zimmerman Emerged From Hiding for Truck Crash Rescue - Yahoo!:
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
A Woman Has Sex with this guy? The Pundit Who Makes Coat-Hanger Abortion Jokes
Seriously? What kind of a jerk do you have to be to say something like this?
Well ladies, maybe it's time you voted for people who actually care about you...
Meet The Pundit Who Thinks Coat-Hanger Abortions Are Funny - The Daily Beast:
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Well ladies, maybe it's time you voted for people who actually care about you...
Meet The Pundit Who Thinks Coat-Hanger Abortions Are Funny - The Daily Beast:
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Half-Assed Health- How To Look Good Naked WITHOUT Starving, Suffering, Or Surgery!
Half-Assed Health- How To Look Good Naked WITHOUT Starving, Suffering, Or Surgery!
A lot of people think that in order to look good naked, and get in better shape, that you have to do complicated, difficult, "no pain no gain" workouts.
Not true.
A lot of people think that if you want to gain muscle and burn fat that you have to be at the gym for at least an hour, seven days a week, and sacrifice some sleep and eating foods you enjoy.
Not True.
So, why is it that every fitness guru who wants me to buy their DVDs and foods, and books, and TV programs, and workout gear, and exercise mats and balls, and dumbells and barbells tells me it's going to be hard?
So they can make more money from the suckers.
What if I told you that if you do the RIGHT stuff, for only 30 minutes a day, three times a week, that you'll look sexier than most, feel better than most, and still have a beer or three with your friends on the weekends?
Would you give it a try?
Most of the things you've succeeded at you've probably done half-assed and done a good enough job, right?
You can get SEXY Half-Assed too. Try me:
A lot of people think that in order to look good naked, and get in better shape, that you have to do complicated, difficult, "no pain no gain" workouts.
Not true.
A lot of people think that if you want to gain muscle and burn fat that you have to be at the gym for at least an hour, seven days a week, and sacrifice some sleep and eating foods you enjoy.
Not True.
So, why is it that every fitness guru who wants me to buy their DVDs and foods, and books, and TV programs, and workout gear, and exercise mats and balls, and dumbells and barbells tells me it's going to be hard?
So they can make more money from the suckers.
What if I told you that if you do the RIGHT stuff, for only 30 minutes a day, three times a week, that you'll look sexier than most, feel better than most, and still have a beer or three with your friends on the weekends?
Would you give it a try?
Most of the things you've succeeded at you've probably done half-assed and done a good enough job, right?
You can get SEXY Half-Assed too. Try me:
Does Getting Rich Make You An A$$hole?
A fascinating study... Apparently, people who get an advantage during Monopoly start to think they did something well to gain their wealth... they also turn into jerks:
Money on the Mind - YouTube:
I have to admit, we play Cashflow by Robert Kiyosaki, and I see this behavior often.
So it sounds pretty cut and dry, but I wonder if this isn't true no matter what game you play..
In football, basketball, parcheesi- there are some bad winners, and maybe money makes it more of a high-stakes game.
I've seen people playing poker who also get all over confident (I'm looking at you Rodriguez!)
Well, I plan on letting you know if I turn into a jerk!
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Money on the Mind - YouTube:
I have to admit, we play Cashflow by Robert Kiyosaki, and I see this behavior often.
So it sounds pretty cut and dry, but I wonder if this isn't true no matter what game you play..
In football, basketball, parcheesi- there are some bad winners, and maybe money makes it more of a high-stakes game.
I've seen people playing poker who also get all over confident (I'm looking at you Rodriguez!)
Well, I plan on letting you know if I turn into a jerk!
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
My Day of The Zimmerman Verdict
This Post started out as a big long thing, but I changed it to the random thoughts that came in and out, along with some great articles... I just didn't want to forget how I felt today
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I've been reading and hearing things like "I am sick", "Such a tragedy", "No Justice" after hearing the verdict of George Zimmerman and his killing of Trayvon Martin.
I've also seen posts like "Trayvon wanted to live the 'Thug Life', so he got what he deserved", and "This case wouldn't even have been an issue if not for the race baiters"
I've also seen people say things like "How you respond to the verdict is part of the problem", and "We pray that cooler heads prevail". In the abstract, it is a horrible tragedy that a 17 year-old boy can be stalked and killed because George Zimmerman thought he looked suspicious.
But to some of us, it's FRIGHTENING.
PERSONALLY FRIGHTENING.
It's not just something we'd like to change, or something we wish would change, we are personally FRIGHTENED by it.
And so, when I see children starving to death in Africa with flies in their eyes, I think to myself "That's a tragedy, It makes me sick, there's no justice"... but it doesn't FRIGHTEN me. Yes, I think it's horrible, but I do not see MYSELF in danger because of it.
It's very convenient for me to see starving people and feel bad about it. And YES, I think it's terrible, but I am not PERSONALLY in danger of starving to death while walking down the street.
So, when I read posts from people who care deeply- and I know they do- they just can't understand the PERSONAL DANGER that many of us feel.
The Zimmerman verdict (even though I understand the burden of proof requirement), made me question even having a child, because my child will look more like me than my wife, and I'll have to prepare him or her for these truths.
Here's a good article- Eight talking points about the potentially fatal condition of being black Read more: http://ideas.time.com/2012/03/21/how-to-talk-to-young-black-boys-about-trayvon-martin/#ixzz2Z39T41p1
And now what reaction do I have? So, of course we should be able to dress however we want, but maybe Erkel's style should come in style, and we should all kick the ass of the next rapper I see wearing a hoodie and being thug.
Justin Beiber and Miley can be as thugged out as they like without anyone suspecting them.
If you're blonde with big tits, people assume you're dumb
If you're sexy and your look arouses men, people think you're immoral
If you're poor or fat, people think you're lazy
If you're black, people think you're dumb, immoral, and lazy.
Ok, so after a little bit of a cry, and two good conversations, I feel like we have to get on the other side of this. We have to get back to INSPIRATION and UNDERSTANDING.
I just realized what time it is... I've been in the apartment all day; moping around, sad, and profoundly lonely. I have an interest in absolutely nothing today.
There's that "Profound loneliness" I sometimes forget is always lurking, waiting to remind me of itself, and I can't out run it today. I haven't left the apartment. I was about to, and realized I was wearing camouflage army shorts and a tank top, and I thought: "maybe I should change?".
I am reminded of the Central Park 5, and what it felt like to be looked at like one of them. I was their age, and suddenly we were ALL one of them. What's strange is that I assumed this would be the verdict, and I even understand that the "burden of proof" and blah, blah, blah, but somehow I feel like I have been devalued... AGAIN. and I'm light-skinned!
However, all of that said, this is my favoprite article so far: http://www.timwise.org/2013/07/no-innocence-left-to-kill-racism-injustice-and-explaining-america-to-my-daughter/
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Also, (and I'm adding this the day after the above), This article is GREAT and really represents a lot of how I feel- especially the "Sight" section- http://themolinist.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/an-open-letter-to-whites-about-the-black-community-and-the-trayvon-martin-case/
By the way, the reason America sees Black male youth as problematic is because back in slavery days, when a black male went through puberty, they stopped wanting to be slaves, and so that's when they started fighting back.... we have not lost that idea.
And if you say "Oh, but that was SOOOO long ago!", let me remind you that we all still think Heaven and God are in the sky, even though we clearly know that neither is.
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I've been reading and hearing things like "I am sick", "Such a tragedy", "No Justice" after hearing the verdict of George Zimmerman and his killing of Trayvon Martin.
I've also seen posts like "Trayvon wanted to live the 'Thug Life', so he got what he deserved", and "This case wouldn't even have been an issue if not for the race baiters"
I've also seen people say things like "How you respond to the verdict is part of the problem", and "We pray that cooler heads prevail". In the abstract, it is a horrible tragedy that a 17 year-old boy can be stalked and killed because George Zimmerman thought he looked suspicious.
But to some of us, it's FRIGHTENING.
PERSONALLY FRIGHTENING.
It's not just something we'd like to change, or something we wish would change, we are personally FRIGHTENED by it.
And so, when I see children starving to death in Africa with flies in their eyes, I think to myself "That's a tragedy, It makes me sick, there's no justice"... but it doesn't FRIGHTEN me. Yes, I think it's horrible, but I do not see MYSELF in danger because of it.
It's very convenient for me to see starving people and feel bad about it. And YES, I think it's terrible, but I am not PERSONALLY in danger of starving to death while walking down the street.
So, when I read posts from people who care deeply- and I know they do- they just can't understand the PERSONAL DANGER that many of us feel.
The Zimmerman verdict (even though I understand the burden of proof requirement), made me question even having a child, because my child will look more like me than my wife, and I'll have to prepare him or her for these truths.
Here's a good article- Eight talking points about the potentially fatal condition of being black Read more: http://ideas.time.com/2012/03/21/how-to-talk-to-young-black-boys-about-trayvon-martin/#ixzz2Z39T41p1
And now what reaction do I have? So, of course we should be able to dress however we want, but maybe Erkel's style should come in style, and we should all kick the ass of the next rapper I see wearing a hoodie and being thug.
Justin Beiber and Miley can be as thugged out as they like without anyone suspecting them.
If you're blonde with big tits, people assume you're dumb
If you're sexy and your look arouses men, people think you're immoral
If you're poor or fat, people think you're lazy
If you're black, people think you're dumb, immoral, and lazy.
Ok, so after a little bit of a cry, and two good conversations, I feel like we have to get on the other side of this. We have to get back to INSPIRATION and UNDERSTANDING.
I just realized what time it is... I've been in the apartment all day; moping around, sad, and profoundly lonely. I have an interest in absolutely nothing today.
There's that "Profound loneliness" I sometimes forget is always lurking, waiting to remind me of itself, and I can't out run it today. I haven't left the apartment. I was about to, and realized I was wearing camouflage army shorts and a tank top, and I thought: "maybe I should change?".
I am reminded of the Central Park 5, and what it felt like to be looked at like one of them. I was their age, and suddenly we were ALL one of them. What's strange is that I assumed this would be the verdict, and I even understand that the "burden of proof" and blah, blah, blah, but somehow I feel like I have been devalued... AGAIN. and I'm light-skinned!
However, all of that said, this is my favoprite article so far: http://www.timwise.org/2013/07/no-innocence-left-to-kill-racism-injustice-and-explaining-america-to-my-daughter/
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Also, (and I'm adding this the day after the above), This article is GREAT and really represents a lot of how I feel- especially the "Sight" section- http://themolinist.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/an-open-letter-to-whites-about-the-black-community-and-the-trayvon-martin-case/
By the way, the reason America sees Black male youth as problematic is because back in slavery days, when a black male went through puberty, they stopped wanting to be slaves, and so that's when they started fighting back.... we have not lost that idea.
And if you say "Oh, but that was SOOOO long ago!", let me remind you that we all still think Heaven and God are in the sky, even though we clearly know that neither is.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
A Hypothetical Scenario That Made Me Question My Own Brain
In short- What would happen if the races in The George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case were reversed?
The Political Freakshow • Race Reversal: A Hypothetical Scenario Of What...
Frankly, just the picture was a shock to me:
I instantly assumed the dark guy would be guilty, and I surprised myself at how angry I was at him for making "The rest of us look bad', and I always get mad when I see someone who looks like me committing a crime.
But here's the thing:
If I were really not prejudiced, or race conscious, then each criminal would be the same to me, whether they looked like me or not...
BLEW MY MIND...
The Political Freakshow • Race Reversal: A Hypothetical Scenario Of What...
The Political Freakshow • Race Reversal: A Hypothetical Scenario Of What...
Frankly, just the picture was a shock to me:
I instantly assumed the dark guy would be guilty, and I surprised myself at how angry I was at him for making "The rest of us look bad', and I always get mad when I see someone who looks like me committing a crime.
But here's the thing:
If I were really not prejudiced, or race conscious, then each criminal would be the same to me, whether they looked like me or not...
BLEW MY MIND...
The Political Freakshow • Race Reversal: A Hypothetical Scenario Of What...
12-Year Old Explains Egyptian Revolution in Under 3 Minutes Fascinating!
Ok, so at first I was like "Why is THIS going Viral"? And then I watched it and was like "OH.... THAT'S why..."
12-Year Old Explains Egyptian Revolution in Under 3 Minutes - YouTube
12-Year Old Explains Egyptian Revolution in Under 3 Minutes - YouTube
Saturday, June 29, 2013
What is a Murphathon?
You might be asking yourself: What is a Murphathon?
Well, this video will let you in on the details...To Help Me Click: http://bit.ly/BonesMurphathon
Here's a way for you to TAKE ACTION and help me help Lauren Murphy:
http://bit.ly/BonesMurphathon
Please sponsor me to help a friend who has suffered a terrible head trauma.
Learn more about her journey here- http://caringbridge.org/visit/laurenmurphy/mystory
Join SoHo Experiential for The Murphathon -- a night of entertainment & light exercise to benefit our injured colleague, Lauren Murphy. Enjoy complimentary food, drinks & music while participating in an auction and raffle for unique prizes.
Description
WHY
In April 2013, one of our best and brightest members of the team, Lauren Murphy, was critically injured when she was struck by a car while jogging in Los Angeles. She underwent emergency medical care to save her life, but that was just the first hurdle of a long road to recovery. The Murphathon benefit event was created to help ease the financial burden for our injured co-worker and her family at this incredibly difficult time.
WHEN
July 31st, 2013
6:30PM -- 9:30PM
WHERE
The Mercedes Club
550 W. 54th St. (btw 10th & 11th Ave.)
NY, NY 10019
Easily accessible by the 1, N, Q, R, B, D, C and E Trains
HOW
To purchase tickets online, please visit: http://bit.ly/murphathon
Ticket price is $100 per person
To Sponsor Me Click: http://bit.ly/BonesMurphathon
Friday, June 28, 2013
“Does Grandpa Play with Barbies Too?”
I wrote this a while ago, and just found it on my hard drive... I thought I'd share it:
were wet from the record-breaking snowfall. My group came in from New York, and we were doing a tour
of the Boston area for the week, driving around in a rented van, and staying at a VERY inexpensive motel.
I had no idea I was going to end the day choking down my tears.
We would do an assembly for kids, aged from kindergarten through high school age, and since we
did improvisation, the show was always different, fun, and exciting. I had been working with Freestyle
Repertory Theatre for a few months, and had become very close with my fellow performers. All of us we
just trying to chase the dream, and had found a little slice of it working with each other, making each other
and hundreds of kids laugh everyday. It was a silly, low-paying, acting gig- but hey- it was a full-time
acting gig!
We did “Improv games”, similar to what you might see on “Whose line is it anyway”, and one of
the games was called “Biography”; We would get a child from the audience, and give them a bell and a
horn. We’d act out scenes “from their lives”, and they would direct us with the bell and the horn. They
would “ding” if we were on the right track, and “honk” if we were not; we’d change according to their
noise.
It’s usually fun, and fantastical; the child would end up “directing” a scene between themselves
and a family member, mom, or dad, and they get a million dollar allowance. Or maybe they’d get their
talking dog and go save the president. Or maybe they’d rescue a princess, just in time to make it back to
school for the big test.
But on this day, we called up “Sally”.
Sally was an adorable little dirty-blonde haired girl, in red dress, that had a dark ring around the
hem because the snow had gotten to it. She came up in her white stockings and socks, without her shoes
because they were too wet to wear. She seemed to be quiet and shy, but I think something about the
promise of seeing a scene from her own life made her raise her hand and volunteer.
She came up and sat in the chair onstage, facing her school mates and all of the teachers. Often for
the shy ones, it takes a second for them to get over the idea of being in front of everyone, but she only
looked out there for a minute. She mostly paid attention to “Jamey”, the big boy who was explaining the
game to her:
“Ok Sally, Kelly here is going to play YOU in this scene, but I want you to pick who you want ME to play-
I can be a friend, a family member, or someone famous- anybody in the world- real or imaginary, dead or
alive…”
“Um…. My grandpa who died”
“……..”
Jamey was a little taken aback, but we realized that it was a wonderful suggestion, and he smiled
and said:
“Ok, Sally- Kelly will be you, and I’ll be your grandpa who died….. what was his name?”
Sally shrugged her shoulders and said:
“… Grandpa?...”
We all giggled, suddenly feeling protective of her, and my partner had to wipe her eyes a bit.
I was on the opposite side of the stage, watching all of this, and it was my job to sometimes help
the kids along with their decisions if they get stuck. I could feel my throat swell, and as I looked around, I
saw some of the teachers put their hands over their mouths, understanding that the moment although very
much fun, and kind of funny, had a sweetness that brought us all back to a time when adults were amazing,
interesting creatures.
As the scene began, Kelly came out with a camouflage military hat on :
“I’m Sally, and I like to yell orders to people in the army”
She began like this so she could be “honked” by Sally, therefore showing that Sally is NOT like that.
Sally looked over to me, wondering what she should do.
I said “Sally- is that like you?
“No”
“Then if it’s not like you, do you honk, or ding?”
She honked, and Kelly ran to the back for a different costume- the doctor:
“My name is Sally, and I am a doctor who operates on animals”
Honk!
She tried again: “My name is Sally, and I like to play in my room with dolls”
Ding! Kelly was on the right track
“My favorites are my Pokemon”
Honk- try again Kelly
“My favorites are my Barbies”
Ding!
And Sally sat up higher, realizing what power she had; that she was seeing her own life, as directed
by her.
Then Jamey came out with the grey-haired wig on:
“Hi Sally, it’s me- ‘Grandpa, Grandpa’!”
he looked over to us and we giggled, as he continued:
“I like to play with your Barbies too!’
Sally didn't move.
I decided to coach her a bit:
“Sally? If that’s right, then you “ding”, if it’s wrong, you want to “honk”...
Did your grandpa like to play with your Barbies too?”
She looked at me questioningly, shrugged her little shoulders and said:
“I don’t know…. I never met him”
That’s when it all became so clear.
Sally was depending on us to show her what her grandpa was like BEFORE he died; she wanted us to TEACH her about him, about her family. Her grandpa’s spirit is what she was looking for, and suddenly our grandpa scene went from being something just for entertainment to being extremely important and responsible work.
All of the adults in the room did their best to hide their instant tears, including us on stage.
Jamey, being a professional, quickly recovered, and engaged Kelly in a scene where Sally and her
grandpa had a wonderful time playing together, and going on an adventure. She also learned that whenever
Sally wanted to, she could use her imagination to play with her grandpa, and she can know that he loves her
very much, even if he can’t be with her now because he died.
When the scene was over, Sally bounded off the stage, happy and confident that her grandpa loved
her, the other kids applauded wildly for the great adventure scene with “Grandpa, Grandpa”, and the adults
all took very, very, deep breaths, and passed tissues to each other.
We continued with the shows, the tours, the many, many biography games, but none of us will
ever forget little Sally and her “Grandpa, who died”. It was a silly, low-paying job with long hours, but that
day, we were more than actors- we were an important part of a little girl’s growth.
I wonder if Sally still thinks of him?
We do.
Dedicated to every member of Freestyle Repertory Theatre, and every children's performers;
It can be a really rough, disrespected gig, but it's days like this that make it worth it, isn't it?
I'm proud of you!
“Does Grandpa play with Barbies too?”
It was a cold, wintry day in an elementary school outside of Boston, and many of the childrenwere wet from the record-breaking snowfall. My group came in from New York, and we were doing a tour
of the Boston area for the week, driving around in a rented van, and staying at a VERY inexpensive motel.
I had no idea I was going to end the day choking down my tears.
We would do an assembly for kids, aged from kindergarten through high school age, and since we
did improvisation, the show was always different, fun, and exciting. I had been working with Freestyle
Repertory Theatre for a few months, and had become very close with my fellow performers. All of us we
just trying to chase the dream, and had found a little slice of it working with each other, making each other
and hundreds of kids laugh everyday. It was a silly, low-paying, acting gig- but hey- it was a full-time
acting gig!
We did “Improv games”, similar to what you might see on “Whose line is it anyway”, and one of
the games was called “Biography”; We would get a child from the audience, and give them a bell and a
horn. We’d act out scenes “from their lives”, and they would direct us with the bell and the horn. They
would “ding” if we were on the right track, and “honk” if we were not; we’d change according to their
noise.
It’s usually fun, and fantastical; the child would end up “directing” a scene between themselves
and a family member, mom, or dad, and they get a million dollar allowance. Or maybe they’d get their
talking dog and go save the president. Or maybe they’d rescue a princess, just in time to make it back to
school for the big test.
But on this day, we called up “Sally”.
Sally was an adorable little dirty-blonde haired girl, in red dress, that had a dark ring around the
hem because the snow had gotten to it. She came up in her white stockings and socks, without her shoes
because they were too wet to wear. She seemed to be quiet and shy, but I think something about the
promise of seeing a scene from her own life made her raise her hand and volunteer.
She came up and sat in the chair onstage, facing her school mates and all of the teachers. Often for
the shy ones, it takes a second for them to get over the idea of being in front of everyone, but she only
looked out there for a minute. She mostly paid attention to “Jamey”, the big boy who was explaining the
game to her:
“Ok Sally, Kelly here is going to play YOU in this scene, but I want you to pick who you want ME to play-
I can be a friend, a family member, or someone famous- anybody in the world- real or imaginary, dead or
alive…”
“Um…. My grandpa who died”
“……..”
Jamey was a little taken aback, but we realized that it was a wonderful suggestion, and he smiled
and said:
“Ok, Sally- Kelly will be you, and I’ll be your grandpa who died….. what was his name?”
Sally shrugged her shoulders and said:
“… Grandpa?...”
We all giggled, suddenly feeling protective of her, and my partner had to wipe her eyes a bit.
I was on the opposite side of the stage, watching all of this, and it was my job to sometimes help
the kids along with their decisions if they get stuck. I could feel my throat swell, and as I looked around, I
saw some of the teachers put their hands over their mouths, understanding that the moment although very
much fun, and kind of funny, had a sweetness that brought us all back to a time when adults were amazing,
interesting creatures.
As the scene began, Kelly came out with a camouflage military hat on :
“I’m Sally, and I like to yell orders to people in the army”
She began like this so she could be “honked” by Sally, therefore showing that Sally is NOT like that.
Sally looked over to me, wondering what she should do.
I said “Sally- is that like you?
“No”
“Then if it’s not like you, do you honk, or ding?”
She honked, and Kelly ran to the back for a different costume- the doctor:
“My name is Sally, and I am a doctor who operates on animals”
Honk!
She tried again: “My name is Sally, and I like to play in my room with dolls”
Ding! Kelly was on the right track
“My favorites are my Pokemon”
Honk- try again Kelly
“My favorites are my Barbies”
Ding!
And Sally sat up higher, realizing what power she had; that she was seeing her own life, as directed
by her.
Then Jamey came out with the grey-haired wig on:
“Hi Sally, it’s me- ‘Grandpa, Grandpa’!”
he looked over to us and we giggled, as he continued:
“I like to play with your Barbies too!’
Sally didn't move.
I decided to coach her a bit:
“Sally? If that’s right, then you “ding”, if it’s wrong, you want to “honk”...
Did your grandpa like to play with your Barbies too?”
She looked at me questioningly, shrugged her little shoulders and said:
“I don’t know…. I never met him”
That’s when it all became so clear.
Sally was depending on us to show her what her grandpa was like BEFORE he died; she wanted us to TEACH her about him, about her family. Her grandpa’s spirit is what she was looking for, and suddenly our grandpa scene went from being something just for entertainment to being extremely important and responsible work.
All of the adults in the room did their best to hide their instant tears, including us on stage.
Jamey, being a professional, quickly recovered, and engaged Kelly in a scene where Sally and her
grandpa had a wonderful time playing together, and going on an adventure. She also learned that whenever
Sally wanted to, she could use her imagination to play with her grandpa, and she can know that he loves her
very much, even if he can’t be with her now because he died.
When the scene was over, Sally bounded off the stage, happy and confident that her grandpa loved
her, the other kids applauded wildly for the great adventure scene with “Grandpa, Grandpa”, and the adults
all took very, very, deep breaths, and passed tissues to each other.
We continued with the shows, the tours, the many, many biography games, but none of us will
ever forget little Sally and her “Grandpa, who died”. It was a silly, low-paying job with long hours, but that
day, we were more than actors- we were an important part of a little girl’s growth.
I wonder if Sally still thinks of him?
We do.
Dedicated to every member of Freestyle Repertory Theatre, and every children's performers;
It can be a really rough, disrespected gig, but it's days like this that make it worth it, isn't it?
I'm proud of you!
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